Intel Xeon X6550 vs Intel Xeon X7550: comparison

Comparison of Intel Xeon X6550 and Intel Xeon X7550: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

Both processors match on: core count (8), thread count (16), base clock (2 GHz), maximum clock (2.4 GHz), L3 cache (18 MB), TDP (130 W), process node (45 nm).

These are specification values: they show differences between the models but do not determine a performance winner. For a specific workload, rely on independent benchmarks.

Key specifications

ParameterIntel Xeon X6550Intel Xeon X7550
Cores / threads 8 / 16 8 / 16
Max boost clock 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz
L3 cache 18 MB 18 MB
TDP 130 W 130 W
Process 45 nm 45 nm

Full specification table

Differing values are highlighted. This is not a better/worse rating: numbers from different architectures are not always comparable.

Parameter Intel Xeon X6550 Intel Xeon X7550
General
Model X6550 X7550
Codename Nehalem EX Nehalem EX
Segment Server Server
Product line Устаревшие процессоры Intel Xeon Устаревшие процессоры Intel Xeon
Process 45 nm 45 nm
Launch date Q1 2010 Q1 2010
Status Discontinued Discontinued
Expected discontinuance Q4 2012 Q4 2012
Servicing status End of Servicing Lifetime End of Servicing Lifetime
Embedded options available No No
CPU
Cores 8 8
Threads 16 16
Multithreading (SMT/HT) Yes Yes
Base clock 2 GHz 2 GHz
Max boost clock 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz
L3 cache 18 MB 18 MB
Bus speed 6.4 GT/s 6.4 GT/s
TDP 130 W 130 W
Turbo Boost Yes (1) Yes (1)
64-bit support Yes Yes
Memory
Memory types — DDR3
Package and thermal
Sockets supported FCLGA1567 FCLGA1567
TCASE 69 °C 69 °C
Security and virtualization
Virtualization (VT-x / AMD-V) Yes Yes
Extended Page Tables (EPT) Yes Yes
Execute Disable Bit Yes Yes
Technologies
Enhanced SpeedStep Yes Yes

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